Dar a Luz Birth & Health Center

“All members of the governing body received copies of the 990 for review and approval prior to filing and unanimously agreed that the return was complete and ready for filing. Record of this review and approval is documented in the minutes of the organization.”

“The organization annually requires officers, directors and key employees to complete a disclosure form about their businesses and/or personal interests that describes activities that might give rise to a conflict of interest involving operations and management of the organization. The affected persons are aware of the need to disclose any interim revisions to their affiliations that may cause a conflict of interest. In addition, the written personnel policies of the organization require employee disclosure of conflicts of interest and identify such conflicts as a reason for termination of employment.”

“The compensation plan for the executive director is reviewed annually and adjusted for performance considerations, generally to conform with compensation plans for comparable positions in the industry and in the region. The discussion and basis for these compensation decisions are documented contemporaneously in the governing body meeting minutes and in retained correspondence between the members of the governing body. As a nonprofit organization, however, the governing body believes it is appropriate that the executive director's compensation should be at a rate generally somewhat less than amounts paid for a similar position in a for profit organization. The governing body also reviews and approves all other significant compensation rates and changes for other employees. The president and treasurer receive no compensation from the organization.”

“As a matter of policy and practice, upon request the organization will furnish its governing documents, conflict of interest policies, financial statements and tax returns to the public.”

“There have been no changes in the oversight of the organization's audit process.”